AXLE Assembly, Automotive

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting competitive offers for the procurement of three automotive axle assemblies (NSN 2520-01-572-2717, manufacturer part number 3824079) through a firm fixed-price purchase order with one 100% option. This is an unrestricted Request for Quote open to all qualified contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Key contract requirements include compliance with Buy American provisions, Trade Agreements Act restrictions, cybersecurity and supply chain security standards, source-controlled item restrictions, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. The solicitation mandates that only new materials will be accepted and specifies military preservation Level A packing requirements. Offerors will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via email. The final offer submission deadline is November 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm local time (Warren, Michigan), following two previous deadline extensions from the original July 16, 2025 date.

This procurement includes no small business set-asides and targets Oshkosh Defense LLC as the intended manufacturer. The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with a DOA4 priority rating. The base quantity consists of 3 axle assemblies with an option for an additional 3 units at 100% of the base order value. Delivery is required to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 390 days after contract award or option exercise, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor's origin point. The solicitation specifies FOB Origin shipping terms with comprehensive transportation documentation and commercial bill of lading requirements. The place of performance is Warren, Michigan, USA, where the contracting office is located.